Delightful December

This is going to be an action-packed month of fun events topped off by welcoming in a New Year. You may want to get your calendar and begin penciling in things to do, make dinner reservations for the month and plan to get all of your holiday shopping done in your down time.

Half price bottles of featured wines every Monday’s at Buccan

A selection of wines will be offered for tasting at the community table each Monday night at half price. They will be paired with tasty morsels. On Monday, December 2, four wines made by Gerard Bertrand are featured. For more information and reservations, phone (561) 833-3450. The restaurant is located at 350 South County Road and valet parking is available.

Nautical Night

Crystal Tree Plaza will begin holiday celebrations with a Shop & Stroll on Thursday, December 5 with special discounts and a raffle. For all of the seafarers on you gift list be sure to stop by Cod & Capers. The gift department is chocked full of everything from caviar serving spoons to chic insulated tote bags in pastel colors with nautical motifs. They are located at 1201 U S Highway One, North Palm Beach. (561) 622-0994.

Bubbles at Boulud

Join sommelier Mariya Kovacheva for a Champagne Growers Dinner at Café Boulud on Thursday, December 19. A four-course menu will be served and you will have the opportunity to taste some very special boutique champagne. It is $95 excluding tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and these dinners usually sell out early. For more information and reservations phone (561) 655-6060. The restaurant is located in the Brazilian Court Hotel at 301 Australian Avenue.

About the Author

An accomplished cook, Roberta Sabban has written about food, wine and spirits for a variety of publications and also teaches cooking classes at the Society of the Four Arts during season. She covers the Palm Beach culinary scene from the perspective of a passionate cook.